Here’s a classic baked meatloaf with a ketchup glaze—juicy inside, slightly sweet and tangy on top, and perfect for slicing.
🍖 Classic Baked Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze
🧂 Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 500g–700g ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or 2 slices bread, soaked and squeezed)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
🍅 Ketchup Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional, adds tang)
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix the meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine:
ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and spices. - Mix gently with hands—don’t overmix (keeps it tender).
3. Shape & place
- Shape mixture into a loaf.
- Place into loaf pan or shape free-form on a baking tray.
4. Prepare glaze
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl.
5. First bake
- Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes.
6. Add glaze
- Remove from oven and spread glaze evenly on top.
- Return to oven and bake another 20–30 minutes, until cooked through.
👉 Internal temperature should reach about 70–72°C if using a thermometer.
7. Rest before slicing
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing (important for clean slices).
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes + gravy
- Steamed vegetables
- Sandwich slices the next day (cold meatloaf is great!)
🧠 Tips for best meatloaf
- Don’t overmix or it becomes dense.
- Add a little milk-soaked bread for extra softness.
- Resting is key for juicy slices.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A spicy desi-style meatloaf
- A cheese-stuffed version
- Or a healthy low-fat meatloaf version
